How to find cheap flights to Poland
Leave from New York Newark when planning your flight to Poland for the most affordable start to your trip.
Get even more value by touching down at Warsaw Chopin.
The cheapest time to visit Poland generally works out to be in May.
For a return ticket, the lowest price right now is $195. One-way fares are available from $85.
Not fussed where you land? Add your departure point, then enter 'Poland' in the 'To' field. This will give you a list of destinations and the option to sort them by 'Cheapest flights.'
Alternatively, select 'Add nearby airports' at the start of your search if you already know your destination city. This will display flight prices for nearby arrival airports so you can quickly find the best deal.
Save yourself the daily search for fares by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an instant notification whenever the price drops on your route.
The sooner you book, the better. You could walk away with some impressive early bird discounts.
The best time to go to Poland
To find the cheapest month for flights, use the 'Whole month' tool. If your travel dates are flexible, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest fares available that month.
September is one of the busiest months to fly. Traveling in a peak season means more to see and do, but it usually comes at a higher price.
Travel in January if you'd rather avoid the crowds. This is the least busy time of year and also when plane tickets to Poland are often cheaper.
Choose the season that matches your travel style, whether that's cooler, hotter or somewhere in between. August is one of the warmest months in Poland, with a maximum average of 75ºF.
January brings cooler conditions, with lows averaging 27ºF.
Rainy days are more common in January, while March is typically drier.
Also take into account winter snow and ice season and periods of heavy rainfall when choosing your dates. Of course, weather risks depend on the timing of your trip and where you go.
Getting to Poland
You've got a solid choice of arrival airports when you book flights to Poland, including the following:
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw
Krakow John Paul II International Airport (KRK) in Krakow
Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport (GDN) in Gdansk
These airlines are the biggest players flying into this destination, based on approximate monthly flight numbers:
London, Dublin and Frankfurt are some of the major hubs used as stopovers on flights to Poland. Stops differ by route, so it's worth checking the connection details for your departure city.
Places to visit in Poland
Warsaw
Located in Masovian Voivodeship and with a population of roughly 1.7 million, this city should be high on the must-visit list.
The Royal Castle in Warsaw, Warsaw Uprising Monument and Museum of Modern Art are classic stops on any trip.
There are plenty of flight deals to Poland touching down at Warsaw's main airport, Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW). Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI) and Warsaw Radom Airport (RDO) give you even more flexibility.
Ready to lock in the perfect place to stay? Explore the full range of hotels in Warsaw.
Krakow
This Lesser Poland Voivodeship city of around 760,000 has a personality all its own.
Work your way through the highlights including Drehort Schindlers Liste, Oskar Schindler's Factory and Dzielnica Zydowska.
Krakow John Paul II International Airport (KRK) is the city's main airport.
Check out hotels in Krakow and find a stay that keeps up with your plans.
Gdansk
Searching for more ideas on places to visit in Poland? This city of about 460,000 people in Pomeranian Voivodeship deserves to be explored.
Make room in your itinerary to explore major attractions like St. Barbara's Church, Bazylika Mariacka and Wieża Bazyliki Mariackiej w Gdańsku.
You can reach the city through its main airport, Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport (GDN).
Whether you're planning a quick stay or a longer break, hotels in Gdansk offer options for every kind of trip.
Good to know
Entry rules can often change, so check whether you'll need a visa or other documentation before you travel. Your airline, travel agent or the local embassy or consulate should have the latest details.
You'll be using the Polish złoty (PLN) for all your purchases. Debit and credit cards are widely accepted.
ATMs (automatic teller machines) are common in cities large and small, so finding one is unlikely to be an issue.
In Poland, tipping is standard rather than optional. How much you leave usually reflects the level of service you receive.
Wi-Fi coverage is high throughout cafes, hotels and other public areas, so you won't have any problems staying connected while on the move.
Warsaw is the capital of Poland, which has a population of about 37 million.
The same time is used throughout this destination, with only one standard time zone operating on UTC+1.
Poland sits in Europe within the Eastern Europe subregion.
Thinking about timing your flight to Poland with a big occasion? Headline events to build your trip around include Wianki Midsummer Festival, the Open'er music festival and St. Dominic's cultural fair.
Complete your trip with hotels and a car rental
With your cheap ticket to Poland locked in, it's time to plan the rest of your trip. Discover the best prices and exclusive rates for hotels in Poland. You can also browse car rental options in Poland and compare deals from leading suppliers in seconds.
